Mango Smoothie with Green Tea
Mango Green Tea Smoothie Recipe – This delicious and refreshing smoothie combines mangoes and green tea to give you a nice boost of energy in the morning! It makes a great breakfast or mid-afternoon snack when you need a little pick-me-up.
Why We Love This Mango Green Tea Smoothie Recipe
I have hang-ups… I’ll admit it. They say all artists do. *wink* For instance, I only drink hot caffeine in the afternoon, to get me through the 3 pm slump. I don’t like sweet breakfast foods in the morning; I’d rather have them as dessert. (Like waffles!) And I won’t drink a smoothie, no matter how good it tastes, unless it also comes in a pretty color.
So today’s mango smoothie with green tea is my new favorite, because it’s sweet, but not too sweet, comes in a pretty color, and the caffeine is in fact cold. It might be the perfect breakfast.
This creamy mango smoothie combines tangy mangoes with the earthy quality of green tea. And since we’re getting a good dose of green tea first thing in the morning, you’ll have plenty of energy to take on the day!
Ingredients You Need
- Ripe fresh mango – or frozen mango
- Water – boiling
- Green tea bags – steep in hot water
- Ice
- Frozen Banana – half of one
- Honey – optional for added sweetness
If you like your smoothies extra thick, keeping all the ingredients chilled is the key.
How to Make The Best Mango Smoothie
- Add the tea bags to the hot water, then place them in the freezer to cool while you are preparing the rest of the smoothie.
Pro Tip: Keep a pitcher of green tea to keep in the fridge for smoothie making. Then it’s ready to go when you need it!
- Peel the mangoes, remove the pit, and place the flesh in the blender. Add the ice, one half of a frozen banana, and 1 tablespoon of honey if you like.
- Then remove the tea from the freezer and discard the tea bags. Pour the tea into the blender, cover, and puree until smooth. Serve immediately.
It’s as easy as that. Just prep, combine, and blend.
You can add in some ice cubes to make it thicker for a smoothie bowl experience.
Get the Complete (Printable) Mango Smoothie Recipe + Video Below. Enjoy!
Tips and Tricks
- Sometimes I cut mangoes and place them in the freezer if they are on the verge of going bad. Ripe frozen mango is a good substitute for fresh.
- You can also add protein powder to your mango smoothie if you like. Or powdered greens…but then the color wouldn’t be pretty.
Optional Add-Ins
This simple smoothie is delicious as-is, but you can also try adding other ingredients like these ones:
- Orange juice or pineapple juice
- Coconut milk, almond milk, or cashew milk
- Raw cashews or almonds
- Frozen peaches or berries
Frequently Asked Questions
Mixing green tea into your smoothies helps lower your blood pressure and is anti-inflammatory, with plenty of vitamin c, potassium, and fiber.
It also gives sweet smoothies an earthy quality that balances the flavor.
When bananas start turning brown, peel them, break them in half, and put them in a freezer bag. You can keep them frozen for future smoothies. Then just pull out as many banana pieces as you need.
Yes, you can either add in more frozen mangos or add in some thick yogurt. The banana in this recipe is primarily used as a thickening agent.
Looking for More Smoothie Recipes? Be Sure to Try:
- Simple Strawberry Smoothie Recipe
- Green Protein Smoothie Recipe
- Smoothie King Caribbean Way Smoothie Recipe
- Strawberry Chocolate Mint Smoothie Recipe
- Easiest Healthy Watermelon Smoothie
Get the Complete (Printable) Mango Smoothie Recipe + Video Below. Enjoy!
Mango Smoothie Recipe with Green Tea
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Ingredients
- 2 ripe mangoes or 2 cups frozen mango
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 green tea bags
- 2 cups ice
- 1/2 frozen banana
- honey optional
Instructions
- Add the tea bags to the hot water, then place in the freezer to cool while you are preparing the rest of the smoothie.
- Peel the mangoes, remove the pit, and place the flesh in the blender. Add the ice, one half of a frozen banana, and 1 tablespoon of honey if you like.
- Then remove the tea from the freezer and discard the tea bags. Pour the tea in the blender, cover, and puree until smooth. Serve immediately.
Just what I needed! A refreshing and healthy dessert (although this could also make a great breakfast). I LOVE the addition of green tea. Who would have thought it would go together so well. YUM!
This is the best smoothie for summer! Fills me up and gives me tons of energy.
This looks so delicious- definitely my kind of breakfast!
Definitely trying this soon!
I loved this smoothie, I added yoghurt instead of the banana, and it was super! Great to know I was getting my antioxidant hit with the green tea!
made this tonight and it was yum-o. Since I live in FLORIDA we always have mangos in the freezer. This was a great after exercise treat!
This sounds like a perfect breakfast! A boost of vitamin C and caffeine all in one!